St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
London, W1K 2XH · Westminster · primary school
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14th of 32 primary schools in Westminster we can score, 33 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 1,808 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 73 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about St George's Hanover Square CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils are happy” and “enjoy learning” within a “caring community.” Leaders have “successfully strengthened the curriculum” since the previous inspection, resulting in high aspirations and effective support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- “Personal development” is rated Outstanding, with pupils encouraged to reflect on their place in society and develop “caring attitudes and community spirit.”
- The curriculum is “ambitious, well sequenced” and ensures pupils’ knowledge “builds cumulatively” through structured lessons and regular checks.
- There is an “established, systematic approach to the teaching of phonics,” ensuring children receive the “right support” from Reception onwards.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “included in all aspects of the school” and learn alongside their peers with expert adaptations.
- The governing body provides “effective support and challenge to leaders,” utilising partnership expertise to identify priorities.
Areas to improve
- “On occasion, delivery of the planned curriculum... is not routinely effective,” meaning key vocabulary and skills are not always explicitly taught.
- The school should ensure that the “precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary it wants pupils to know and remember are taught clearly in all subjects.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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